Summary
This index shows strong and sustained improvements, with statistically significant increases in 9 of the 10 RF communities between December 2003 and December 2005

Individual Results in 10 Communities

Statistically significant increase 9 communities
No significant change 1 communities
Statistically significant decrease 0 communities

Survey Questions That Form the Index
In the past three months, …

  • The substance abuse treatment needs of youth in my community were adequately met
  • The mental health needs of youth in my community were adequately met
  • Graduated sanctions were used effectively to support treatment goals for youth
  • Youth-serving agencies in my community generally did a good job serving youth
  • Youth-serving agencies in my community were usually able to provide youth with the range of services they needed
Index Reliability: Good (Cronbach's Alpha = .775)

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